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Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg Painting) Workshop

June 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$35
🥚 Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg Painting) Workshop 🇺🇦
Join us for a special afternoon of Ukrainian culture, creativity, and community while learning the traditional art of pysanka — Ukrainian Easter egg decoration using wax-resist techniques.
🎨 Artist:
Tanya Znak — a Ukrainian professional designer and artist originally from Lviv, Ukraine, currently living in Vancouver, BC after relocating following the russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
📅 Date:
Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ Time:
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location:
Finley’s Bar and Grill, 705 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC
✨ Workshop Details:
– All materials will be provided for use during the workshop.
– Participants will use melted wax to decorate eggs and non-toxic dyes to create traditional Ukrainian pysanky.
– No previous experience is required — beginners are very welcome!
– Please consider bringing clothing protection or an apron, as dyes may stain clothing.
Registration and Payment Instructions:
Registration is required to participate. Please, complete the form and submit payment to be registered. The workshop fee is $35 per participant. Please send your e-transfer to the email address in the registration form: https://form.jotform.com/261446381030045
💙 Community Fundraising:
There will also be a bake sale and sale of art and merchandise during the event.
Proceeds from the bake sale and merchandise sales will support humanitarian projects organized by the Maple Hope Foundation, a Ukrainian Canadian non-profit organization based in British Columbia.
Restrictions:
– Participants must be 12 years or older. Younger children can work on the project if accompanied and assisted by an adult

Venue

Finley’s Bar & Grill
705 Vernon St
Nelson, BC V1L 4G3 Canada
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Phone
250-352-5121
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